United States of America: Proposed requirements for content moderation algorithms regarding non-discriminatory outcomes and transparency towards users, FTC
Description
Proposed requirements for content moderation algorithms regarding non-discriminatory outcomes and transparency towards users, FTC
Senator Edward J. Markey and Congresswoman Doris Matsui introduced a bill into both chambers of the US Congress which would regulate the scope and transparency of content moderating algorithms. Under the bill, platforms would be prohibited from util…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
algorithm: ML/AI optimisation algorithm incl. matching, ranking, sorting: operate
Regulatory tool
TBR - Modification of algorithms
Regulator algorithm description requirement
User or public reporting requirement
User or public algorithm description requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1